According to rule utilitarianism:
A) each of us must adopt a set of personal moral rules that maximize utility.
B) governments should enact laws that maximize utility, and enforce them fairly.
C) the results of our actions don't matter, only the rules of conduct we follow.
D) only the happiness of the ruling class matters.
E) None of the above

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According to rule utilitarianism, the best action is the one that conforms to a set of rules that, if consistently followed, maximizes happiness for everyone affected by the action. Therefore, governments should enact laws that maximize utility and enforce them fairly, which will lead to the greatest amount of overall happiness in society.

According to Rule Utilitarianism